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Drawing Islamic Geometric Patterns:
Exploring 6/12-Fold Symmetry (1)


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What will I receive?
2.5 hour class video, plus contextual material, including e- booklet with instructional drawings.

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Fee is non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation of the course by the host.

Taught by Richard Henry, this introductory workshop is suitable for beginners, or those seeking to refresh their skills.

This is the first of an ON-LINE series of workshops exploring 6 and 12-fold symmetry. Patterns from this family arguably the most universal found across the Islamic world and offer the perfect introduction to Islamic geometric art. Using the traditional tools of compass and straight edge we will recreate a classical design based upon this symmetry. There will be a brief contextual slide lecture referencing the underlying symbolism of this family of patterns and illustrating their historical occurences. Each participant will receive a PDF handout detailing the steps undertaken to re-create the design covered in class, so that students can re-create the design at home later. The course content will complement, but differ from our other ON-LINE courses. (Scroll through gallery in banner above to see images of historical 6-fold designs and former students’ work ).

REQUIRED equipment & materials

  • A compass (recommended compass is the Rotring Master Bow)
  • A ruler
  • Cartridge paper – A3 size ideally heavy weight (120gsm plus)
  • Range of Pencils (6B-4H)
  • Tracing paper
  • Masking Tape
  • Zero Eraser or equivalent
  • Optional – Coloured pencils.
  • Optional – Fine line drawing pens (useful to have, but not essential)

Former student Jeea Mirza’s painting from our recent exhibition.

Other Exploring Islamic Geometric Patterns Courses

Exploring 6-fold Symmetry (1)

In-depth introduction to 6/12-fold symmetry using classic √3 proportioning module. Understand repetition through reflection and tessellation. Video, time lapses and supporting contextual material available to all registrants.

Recreate this classic curvilinear tile-mosaic design from the Alhambra. Examine the underlying symmetry and explore potential design variations. Video, time lapses and supporting contextual material available to all registrants.

This week we will re-create the classic 12-fold rosette, a enigmatic design which appears historically from Anatolia to Andalusia (image: Jeea Mirza). Each participant will receive a PDF handout detailing the steps undertaken to re-create the design, as well as access to a video recording of the session and additional supporting material.

This week we will re-create a classic 12-fold rosette found throughout the city of Fez in Morocco (image: Charlotte MacTavish). Each participant will receive a PDF handout detailing the steps undertaken to re-create the design, as well as access to a video recording of the session and additional supporting material.

This final week we will re-create the classic 12-fold rosette cut-stone floor mosaic design from the Bayt El-Kredlea in Cairo (artwork Jeea Mirza). Each participant will receive a PDF handout, video recording of the session and additional supporting material.

In-depth introduction to 4/8-fold symmetry using two classic design modules from Moorish system. Video, time lapses and supporting contextual material available to all registrants.

Learn how to recreate the classically proportioned 8-fold Rosette within an expanded composition. Video, time-lapses and supporting contextual material available to all registrants.

This week we will recreate a classic 8-fold design from the Generalife Summer Palace of the Alhambra in Granada (artwork: Aziza Iqbal). A workshop video and additional supporting material, including a PDF handout detailing the steps undertaken to re-create the design, will be available to download to ALL registrants.

This week we will explore the family of 'Kite Chase' chase patterns, often referred to as 'Mafrooka' and recreate this classic Alicatado design (artwork @ammarjiman) from the Alhambra. Each participant will receive a video recording and supporting material.

In this final session of the 'Exploring 8-Fold Symmetry' series, we will recreate this classic Moroccan 16-Fold Rosette surrounded by 8-fold rosettes framed within an octagon (artwork: Jeea Mirza). Each participant will receive a video recording and supporting material.

In-depth introduction to 5-fold symmetry using the 'polygonal method'. Examine the key role of the Golden Mean proportion in these designs and understand the modular system for repetition. Video, time lapses and supporting contextual material available to all registrants.

In this workshop will unlock the key shapes and proportions of the Baybars al-Jashnagir Quranic page. Video, time lapses and supporting contextual material available to all registrants.

This week we will be recreating a stunning 10-fold rosette from the Jameh Mosque in Isfahan. There will be a brief contextual slide lecture and each student will receive a video recording of the workshop, together with PDF handouts and a additional supporting material.

This week we will recreate a beautiful 10-fold rosette, based upon examples from Egypt, Iran and Anatolia (artwork: Raadiyah Bint-Safar). There will be a brief contextual slide lecture and each student will receive a video recording of the workshop, together with PDF handouts and a additional supporting material.

This week we will be recreating the rare classic 20-fold rosette from the Andalucia and Morocco (artwork Nooshin Shafiei). There will be a brief contextual slide lecture and each student will receive a video recording of the workshop, together with PDF handouts and a additional supporting material.